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It's been less than three weeks since Stephen Jackson returned action after losing nearly a month to a fractured right pinky. Now, the San Antonio Spurs small forward could find himself back on the shelf, thanks to an unfortunate foot-fall, a possibly i…

Here's Shawn Marion As The Super Mario Bros. Character You Never Asked For

First of all, it makes no sense because Bowser doesn't come anywhere near World 1-1, and Mario could never carry any cool stuff on his back, like, say, an NBA championship trophy. But that's fine, Dallas Mavericks CGI worker bees. You have fun with your…

Tonight’s Knicks-Spurs Finals Rematch Is 15 Seasons In The Making

Tonight isn’t just about two games on national TV, because that happens every Thursday. Tonight, and specifically New York vs. San Antonio, is something in the making for much, much longer. The Knicks and the Spurs’ matchup feels like a big game becau

Greg Smith has come a long way in a relatively short period, going from undrafted out of Fresno State to D-League All-Star to winning a roster spot in a crowded frontcourt and becoming the backup center on a Houston Rockets team that's become both an aw…

DeMarcus Cousins is an interesting individual. He’s obviously a very talented player. At 6-11, he’s shown off his tremendous skill set as a premier big man since his days at Kentucky. With a knack for scoring around the basket, rebounding at an alarmi

A 2011 Finals Rematch Goes Into OT; Kevin Durant Does Something He’s Never Done Before

How often do you see it happen: a visiting team takes control in the fourth quarter before squandering a late chance to grab a W, and then end up getting pounded into submission in the extra session? Dallas is feeling the pain now after letting the Heat…

Knicks Snap Spurs' Seven-Game Streak

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Daily Dime: Spurs sluggish at the Garden

Gregg Popovich of San Antonio Spurs not resting any players against New Yo…

Jan 3

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich will play all his stars despite facing a fourth game in five nights Thursday against the New York Knicks on Thursday.

Weekend Dime -- Mark Cuban's anniversary

Jan 3

As Mark Cuban celebrates his 13th anniversary as Mavericks owner, the team struggles to find a future.

Mike James to sign with Texas Legends of D-League, sources say

Jan 3

In an attempt to convince the Dallas Mavericks that he can help them, veteran point guard Mike James is joining the D-League's Texas Legends in time for Saturday's game against Tulsa, according to sources with knowledge of the deal.